Apple iPhone 13 vs OnePlus 12
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 delivers a refined, compact flagship experience with iOS 15's ecosystem benefits and the potent A15 Bionic chip, though its 60Hz display and 3227 mAh battery feel dated compared to modern flagship standards. OnePlus 12 dominates with a larger 6.82-inch 1-120Hz LTPO AMOLED display (4500 nits peak brightness), significantly more capable camera system (50MP main with OIS, 64MP periscope telephoto), and superior 5400 mAh battery with 100W charging versus iPhone's 20W. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 matches or exceeds A15 in raw benchmarks, while Android 14 offers deeper customization. OnePlus 12's heavier build (220g vs 174g) and lower IP65 rating (versus IP68) are minor trade-offs. Both cost $799, but OnePlus 12 offers substantially more hardware for the price,larger screen, advanced display tech, superior camera versatility, and faster charging. iPhone 13 excels in compact design, software polish, and long-term support, appealing to Apple ecosystem users. For hardware value and modern specs, OnePlus 12 is the stronger choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 if…
- →Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- →Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- →Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
Buy the OnePlus 12 if…
- →Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
- Bright and vibrant OLED panel
- Solid value compared to Pro tier
Cons
- Only 60Hz display while Android rivals offered 120Hz
- Lightning connector showing its age
- Notch remains largely unchanged
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning
OnePlus 12
Pros
- Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto
- Large 5400 mAh battery
Cons
- Only IP65 rating (vs IP68 on rivals)
- Heavy at 220 g
- Limited to 4 years of OS updates
- No mmWave 5G in US
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 220 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3227 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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